Queens Die Proudly The Swoose Here And There
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recounts the fate of his Flying Fortress unit after the Philippines attack. Eight crewmen died fleeing for shelter as Old 99 and other Forts were destroyed. Surviving planes reach Australia and Java for missions before Java falls. Evacuation to Australia follows, with the squadron fighting on from Broome and Melbourne aboard Kurtz’s plane The Swoose.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
U. S
Australian Air War Tales From the Pacific Front
In North Australia Allied engineers pressed base construction as MacArthur arrived. The 19th Bombardment Group returned to action and bombed Rabaul. Al Mueller flew a perilous Mindanao to Del Monte rescue, landing on a jungle island after Corregidor fell. Darwin faced a devastating Japanese assault. Slugger Pell led a doomed U S fighter effort, with ten bombers and three fighters approaching.
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Australia
Air Force
MacArthur
Philippines
Darwin
Townsville
Brett
Moresby
19Th
Rabaul
New Britain
Bataan
Corregidor
del Monte Field
Mindanao
al Mueller
del Monte
Navy
Coventry
Java
RAAF
Slugger
Pell
Squeeze
Kupang
Timor
Buzz and Squeeze rally air squadron over Timor and Darwin
The narrative details bold air battles where US pilots led by Buzz and Squeeze cripple Japanese bombers near Kupang and Darwin. It recalls gunner tactics, fighter integrity, and morale boosts among young Australians at Moresby and Darwin, ending with Buzz contemplating rest and future missions.
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Brett
Buzz
Moresby
Wagner
Philippines
New Guinea
Lae
Lesson Title for July 30
Primary lesson topics and scripture texts chosen and arranged by the International Council of Religious Education for use by permission.
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International Council of Religious Education
Stand Still and See the Lord Work Gideon’s Force
The lesson contrasts human strength with divine power in Judges chapters seven. It highlights that God seeks quality over quantity, uses unlikely means, and works through obedient people to deliver victory. Stand firm, trust God, and watch His glory unfold.
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Gideon
Israel
Jesus
Satan
Lord
Red Sea
Pineapple Doily Pattern Crowns Crochet Collectors
Doily pattern titled Pineapple and Flower Cluster Doilies features seven pineapple motifs separated by flower clusters. Doily measures about 11 inches and serves as a centerpiece. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage, name, address, and pattern number 5735 to obtain complete instructions.
Gay Sun Suit with Cherry Aprique Bonnet
A bright cherry spray appliqué adorns a sun suit making it appear twice as gay. The open air bonnet matches, crafted flat and buttoned into a hat. The entire set reportedly requires little material and effort.
Early Birds Singers Claim Ground in Early Spring
Science Service notes that early spring birds are male initiators, singing to stake out worm-rich areas and warn other birds off, mirroring frontier behavior of pioneer times in the West.
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Science Service
West
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Foster D. Snell, Inc
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